The cardiovascular team at Powers Health is the first in the state of Indiana to perform a new procedure using Boston Scientific’s SEISMIQ™ Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) System. The procedure uses acoustic pressure wave therapy to support physicians treating complex calcified peripheral artery disease (PAD). Interventional Cardiologist Dean Ferrera, DO, second from left, led the team in performing the procedure at Community Hospital in Munster. (Photo provided, Powers Health)
In northwest Indiana, Powers Health says it recently became the first healthcare system in Indiana to use the SEISMIQ™ Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) system from Boston Scientific, an acoustic pressure wave therapy that supports physicians in treating patients with complex calcified peripheral artery disease (PAD). Dr. Dean Ferrera, an interventional cardiologist at Powers Health, led the team in performing the procedure at Community Hospital in Munster, a news release said. “This next generation of minimally invasive technology enhances our ability to treat patients with advanced, calcified peripheral arterial disease in a more efficient manner,” Dr. Ferrera said. “I fully expect many people will benefit from these techniques.”
The SEISMIQ system uses laser generated acoustic pressure waves delivered via a balloon catheter to break up hardened calcium while preserving surrounding soft tissue. Breaking up the calcium helps prepare the vessel for further treatment, such as balloon angioplasty or stent placement, Powers Health said.
Here is a link to read the full news release. For more information about cardiology services offered at Powers Health hospitals, visit PowersHealth.org/heart .
